Divisions and Programs

Learn how the Wisconsin Historical Society is organized and how each program helps connect people to the past.

• About the Division of Library, Archives and Museum Collections

  This division collects, preserves and makes available materials about the history of Wisconsin, the United States and North America

• About the Division of Museums and Historic Sites

  This division collects and preserves the material culture of Wisconsin and interprets the state's history and prehistory for the public.

• About the State Historic Preservation Office

  This division helps people preserve places of enduring value and presents a fresh perspective on history through publications, programs and services.

• About the Office of Programs and Outreach

  The Office of Programs and Outreach helps people connect with their past by publishing books and magazines, providing expert professional advice to local historians, and supporting K-12 students and teachers.

• About the Division of Business Services

  This division includes staff in IT, Finance, Facilities, Project Management, and other support services are central to the Society’s operations and the fulfillment of our mission.

• See Organizational Chart

Associated Organizations

• About the Wisconsin Historical Foundation

  Learn about the Wisconsin Historical Foundation and see the most recent annual report.

• About the FRIENDS of the Wisconsin Historical Society

  Learn about this nonprofit volunteer organization that assists the Society in its mission of preserving, understanding and sharing history.

Employment

The Society has many opportunities for all kinds of skill sets. Browse our job openings and volunteer opportunities for positions around the state.

SEE EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION

Guides and Reports

• Legislators' Guide to WHS

  See an overview of Wisconsin Historical Society facts, programs, services and contacts.

• Budget and Reports

  See the Society's budget and reports for current and recent years.

• Public Records Notice

  Learn how you may obtain access to the Wisconsin Historical Society’s public records.

Contact Us

• Become a Member

  Learn about membership benefits, levels, FAQs. Join or renew your current membership, or find answers to your membership questions.

• Connect with the Society

  Wisconsin Historical Society has many options for you to connect with us, including Facebook, Twitter and more.

• Contact Us

  Find email addresses and phone numbers for the divisions and major programs of the Wisconsin Historical Society.

• Staff Directory

  Contact information for Wisconsin Historical Society staff is located in our Staff Directory.

• Doing Business with the Society

  Learn how to contact us about procuring, bidding, and purchasing with various departments.

Visit Us

Get expert advice in how to create a family tree or hunt for clues about an ancestor's past.

• Accessibility
• Hours
• Location and Directions
• Parking and Transportation
• Visiting the Library and Archives

Awards from the Society

Each year the Society recognizes outstanding historical work that helps connect people to the past.